This speech, delivered by Richard Henry Dana in 1865, offers a fascinating look at the career of Edward Everett, a prominent American politician and orator. Everett served as governor of Massachusetts, a U.S. senator, and Secretary of State under President Millard Fillmore. Despite his many accomplishments, Everett is perhaps best remembered today for his two-hour speech at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, which preceded Abraham Lincoln's famous address. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American politics and public speaking. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.